Tamworth Pig

The Tamworth is an English breed of the domestic pig (or Sus domesticus). The exact time and location of its origin are unknown, though it is assumed to have originated at the beginning of the 19th century near the town of Tamworth in England. Wild boars were used in the development of this breed, making the Tamworth a strong and hardy pig. Tamworth pigs have a distinct red colouration uniformly across their body, with no markings. They have a muscular and long body, and relatively long legs. The breed is sexually dimorphic: male pigs stand up to 65cm tall with a weight between 250kg and 370kg, females are a bit smaller and weigh 200kg to 300kg.